Chapter 90: Sudden Realization

90. Chapter 90 — Sudden Realization

"Why isn't it appropriate?"

"I think it's very suitable!"

Princess Huanxi looked at Shen Yunyao seriously, "Although you haven't married Xie Zian yet, your future status as the Xie Family's young lady cannot be a pretense!"

"Besides, there's me too!"

"Qi Jiejie, when the time comes, I'll also come; anyone who doesn't give you, Qi Jiejie, face, I'll deal with them!"

As sworn sisters, Princess Huanxi genuinely likes Shen Yunyao.

This flower‑viewing gathering indeed happens every year, and it's held at Qinyuan Ju.

In the past, the Empress Xie Zixian's imperial decree would be issued, and Qinyuan Ju would hold this flower‑viewing gathering.

But now that Qinyuan Ju belongs to Shen Yunyao, the Empress's decree can't still be used to hold the flower‑viewing gathering here, can it? If it moves elsewhere, such a fine place as Qinyuan Ju would go unused.

Of course, the most important thing is that holding a flower‑viewing gathering would let Shen Yunyao quickly make a name for herself in Jingcheng's high‑society circle.

"Good sister, that's not how it works!"

Shen Yunyao knows Princess Huanxi sincerely cares for her, but some matters truly can't be handled that way.

"I know you mean well for me!"

"But it's not allowed."

"My current status is still insufficient to host such a flower‑viewing gathering."

Since Emperor Xi He ascended the throne, this flower‑viewing gathering has always been organized by the Empress's decree; even though Qinyuan Ju bestowed gifts upon Shen Yunyao, the responsibility for holding the gathering should still belong to the Empress.

Her (Shen Yunyao's) stepping forward to organize this is already more than a simple overstepping of duties.

At first, Shen Yunyao was worried that her status wasn't enough.

But on further thought, it's not merely that her status is a little insufficient; she's far more deficient.

"Moreover, the flower‑viewing gathering has always been held under the Empress's decree; if the two of us take over here, the hierarchy would be lost."

Even those favored cannot blur the lines of hierarchy in matters of rank.

"You mean the Empress's sister‑in‑law might have an opinion?"

"Impossible— the Empress's sister‑in‑law told me she hates these things the most!"

"You silly girl!"

Listening to Princess Huanxi, Shen Yunyao laughed instantly, "Just because she hates these things doesn't mean others can do them!"

"You should understand this principle better than I do!"

Shen Yunyao raised her hand and lightly tapped Princess Huanxi's forehead, "I think, from childhood to now, you've certainly had many things you didn't want to do but couldn't avoid, right?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

"Every time the Empress Mother hosts those banquets, I'm the least willing to go!"

"If someone were willing to replace you, staying to guard the Empress Dowager, would you be willing?"

"Of course not, that's my mother!"

When Princess Huanxi said that, she instantly understood Shen Yunyao's meaning.

She got it!

"Qi Jiejie, I'm sorry—I thought the matter was too simple and almost made a huge mistake!"

Princess Huanxi realized she had erred and was filled with remorse.

If Shen Yunyao had just been persuaded by her and actually held the flower‑viewing gathering, she might have truly harmed Shen Yunyao.

Even with all her favor, she might not be able to save Shen Yunyao.

"Silly girl, between us sisters, why be so formal!"

"Your good intentions, I naturally understand."

Shen Yunyao could not blame Princess Huanxi, because she understood the other side's good intentions.

"What good are good intentions?"

"They almost resulted in a bad deed!"

Princess Huanxi felt very aggrieved, and she didn't even want to forgive herself.

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【Sorry, ran into some issues, that's all for today's update. It'll resume tomorrow; if I have time, I'll post more to make up for today's shortfall. Muah, love you all!】